Environmental Health Specialist Nuisance/ Solid Waste Salary $54,225.60 - $69,243.20 Annually Location Lincoln, NE Job Type Full time/probationary or status Job Number 202600442 Department Health Department Division Environmental Public Health Opening Date 08/19/2026 Closing Date 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Job Posting Information The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, Waste Management and Hazardous Materials Section, is looking for an outgoing, self-motivated individual to be a part of a team with the goal of protecting and promoting the Public's Health. Primary duties will include conducting inspections, investigations, working at Lincoln's Hazardous Waste Center and collection events, and may serve on the department emergency response/HAZMAT team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental science, environmental health, environmental engineering, or biological, chemical or physical sciences; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Must have a valid driver's license. Must be registered as a Provisional Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Nebraska within one (1) month of appointment. Full-time, Monday - Friday; 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Some evenings and weekends may be required. For benefit information related to this position, please click on the Benefits tab. We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position: Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! 30 days of Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave $70,000 of Life Insurance $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9% Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.

Optional benefits include:

Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Allstate Voluntary Plans Supplemental Term Life Deferred Compensation Plans 01 APPLICATION

COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission. 1. This application is hand scored. 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and may not receive full credit. 4. Copied/Pasted answers may not receive full credit. 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit. 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application. 7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements. 02 This position requires the candidate to obtain registration as a Provisional Environmental Health Specialist by the State of Nebraska within one (1) month of appointment. The requirements for registration are bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and has satisfactorily completed at least 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours in the basic natural sciences. Candidates will be required to submit a certified copy of their transcripts at the time of interview. Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes No 03 I understand this position also requires that the employee be certified as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist by the State of Nebraska when qualified. Acknowledge 04 Do you have a bachelor's degree with major coursework in one of the following: Public Health Physical/Biological Sciences Environmental Health Environmental Sciences/Engineering Related field (please specify) None 05 List related field and number of semester hours you have completed in each area listed. 06 Do you have experience in Environmental Health? Yes No 07 If yes, please describe examples from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter N/A. 08 Do you have experience related to interpreting regulations, hazardous waste management, or nuisance characterization? Yes No 09 If yes, please describe examples from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter N/A. 10 Do you have experience providing technical consultation to businesses or individuals? Yes No 11 If yes, please describe examples from your application where you acquired this experience and consultation topics. If no experience, enter N/A. 12 Do you have experience working with members of the public in an educational manner? Yes No 13 If yes, please describe examples from your application where you acquired this experience and topics covered. If no experience, enter N/A. 14 Do you have knowledge of environmental enforcement activities? Yes No 15 If yes, please describe examples from your application where you acquired this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A. 16 Please list the various computer programs/software/technologies you are proficient with and brief description of your use. If not applicable, enter N/A. 17 Are you fluent in a language other than English? Yes No 18 If yes, please list the language(s) and describe your experience including your level of proficiency. If not applicable, enter N/A. 19 As a condition of employment for this position, you must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 20 For verification purposes, please list the state that issued the license and your driver's license number. (

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a driver's license check will be made only on the top candidate.) Required Question Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm